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In SCIA Engineer there are two basic types of panels. The function of both is to distribute the input (surface) load. They are not a load-bearing part of the structure. They can represent e.g. a glass part of a structure or thin sheeting covering a steel hall.
One type of the panel distributes the load only to parallel beams. The second one has three sub types and can distribute load to panel nodes, edges or beams in various directions.
The input of all panels is from Structure service in the Load panel group. Panels can only be flat and their definition is similar to plates. They distribute surface load, free surface load, free line load and free point force.
It is also possible to insert an opening to a load panel.
To input the panel with parallel beams use a function 2D member – Components – Opening or Load panel - Load to opening edges and uncheck the option Panel. For other panels use a function from Load panel - Panel components – Opening.